Routine inspection·February 2, 2023

This inspection was conducted in Spanish--- Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted a Required Annual Inspection on this date. LPA arrived at the facility at 2:53pm and met with Francis Tomas, Licensee. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection toand provided the inspection Entrance Checklist, LIC 126. LPA inspected rooms/areas on the facility sketch in which child-care services are provided and to which children have access. There were 6 children present including 2 infants. Also present was Sandra Padilla, Assistant. As well as Julian Tomas and Julie Tomas. All adults present have obtained background clearance and are associated to the facility. At 2:59 pm LPA observed there was a can of Raid at the entrance to the kitchen, accessible to children in care (photo taken) this poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. Licensee removed the can of Raid and placed it in the locked garage. Per Licensee the hours of operation are 24 hours 7 days a week. Currently children are in care from 7:30am-12:30am Monday - Sunday. LPA discussed with Licensee overnight care regulations. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, and detached garage converted into a storage room. Child care conducted in living room. Children do have access to the kitchen and 1/2 bathroom located by the living room. Areas off limits include: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in the bedrooms, and garage (adjacent to the children's play yard). Per CCL records, licensee has two handguns in secured location in the home. On today's visit, Licensee was unable to locate the two (2) firearms. LPA toured Licensee's bedroom and observed as licensee attempted to locate the firearms. Licensee stated they are unable to find them. At 4:28pm LPA observed as licensee went to the locked garage and brought out one (1) firearm wrapped in a towel (photo taken). Licensee confirmed that the firearm was stored in the locked garage wrapped in a towel. Licensee placed the firearm in the garage and locked it. The second firearm could not be located. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. Page 1 - Report Continued Per licensee, they will locate the firearms and turn them in to be destroyed. Deficiencies Cited that pose an immediate risk to children in care need to be corrected within 24 hours to ensure to health and safety of children in care, Due to time constraints, this inspection will be continued at a later date. Deficiencies observed during this inspection will be cited at that time. Exit interview conducted with Francis Tomas Appeal right explained. LIC 9224 and Notice of Site visit provided ----End of Report